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November 11, 2020 Alex Treat

Course Spotlight – LSP 200 Border Cultures

With the passing of Dia de los Muertos, we talked to Dr. Lydia Saravia about her current class LSP 200 Border Cultures and what students are learning in it.

October 7, 2020 Kristen Vosberg

BA Course Spotlight – WRD 309 Writing About Rights & WRD 321 Legal Writing

Attention Undergrads! We have previews for two course this coming quarter, Legal Writing and Writing About Rights, both of which tackle the writing and rhetoric of the legal world.

May 21, 2020 Maddy Crozier

BA Course Spotlight on WRD 361: Feminist Rhetorics

In Autumn 2020, the WRD 361: Topics in Alternative Rhetorics course will focus on feminism. Learn more about the course and the professor, Monica Reyes, who will be joining the WRD Department this fall.

May 14, 2020 Alex Treat

Call for Submissions 2020 for Creating Knowledge Undergraduate Journal

Undergrads: Creating Knowledge provides a great opportunity to experience what it’s like to publish professional work. Read more to find dates and guidelines!

May 7, 2020 Maddy Crozier

Course Spotlight: WRD 320 Writing in Crisis Contexts

WRD 320: Writing in Crisis Contexts is a course that prepares students to write and respond effectively to any crisis situation, a valuable skill in many professional and digital writing jobs. Professor Alan Ackmann gave us insight into what students can expect from the course.

March 10, 2020 Maddy Crozier

CFP: Naylor Workshop for Undergraduate Research

The Naylor Workshop for Undergraduate Research, hosted every Fall at York College of Pennsylvania, offers undergraduate students an opportunity to participate in workshops and receive mentorship on their writing studies research.

March 5, 2020 Alex Treat

First-Year Program Writing Showcase: Calls for Submissions

The First-Year Program Writing Showcase is currently calling for submissions from undergraduates so they may present their work to the public. Here’s what you need to know about this great opportunity and how to submit!

February 18, 2020 Maddy Crozier

Undergraduate Calls for Submissions

WRD undergrads: Have you ever considered publishing your work in a journal or presenting at a conference? We rounded up a list of journals and conferences that invite submissions from undergraduate students.

February 13, 2020 Alex Treat

Student Spotlight: Deyana Atanasova

Professional minor Deyana Atanasova recently published her essay on rap, remix, and feminism in the undergraduate journal Creating Knowledge. In this interview, she gives insight into her essay, how she came across her ideas, and what her ambitions were for writing it.

February 12, 2020 Megan Palmer

Course Spotlight: WRD 241/515 The Essay

In WRD 241/515 The Essay, students will explore the essay from its origins in alphabetic text to contemporary renditions in film, audio, and interactive media. We spoke with WRD students and course instructor Dr. Pete Vandenberg to learn more!